University of Nairobi Faculty of Health Sciences

The University of Nairobi Faculty of Health Sciences, led by Dean Prof. Daniel Ojuka, participated in the Global HEART Delegation Week in Berlin, strengthening partnerships with leading institutions including Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin.

The visit marked the extension of the Global HEART partnership and highlighted ongoing collaboration in research, training, and innovation in global health.

Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has reaffirmed the government’s commitment in advancing national TB response by strengthening diagnostic capacity through free TB screening and treatment all over the country.
Speaking at this year’s World Tuberculosis (TB) Day, hosted by the University of Nairobi (UoN) under the theme; Yes! we can end TB! Led by Government, driven by communities, the CS added that Kenya has made commendable progress with a 45% decreased rate of the disease incidence and a 58% reduction in TB related deaths since 2018.
The CS also called upon kenyans to take advantage of the available TB resources provided by the government. He also cross-sectional approach to deal with socioeconomic factors that are drivers in TB transmission such as poverty, environmental exposure, overcrowding and lack of access to medical facilities to eradicate the disease.
Representing the Vice Chancellor, DVC Research, Innovation and Enterprise Prof. Leonidah Kerubo reaffirmed the university’s commitment to ending TB and improving lung condition treatment.
Stakeholders in the health sector called for increased funding towards community systems that support the fight against TB.
The event brought together stakeholders in the health sector led by the Cabinet Secretary (CS) of Health Aden Duale, County health officials, partners, university staff, students and members of the community.

Faculty of Health Sciences shines at Performance Contract and University Staff Recognition Awards 2026

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University of Nairobi nursing students explore career opportunities in Austria
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Congratulations to 667 graduates from the Faculty of Health Sciences.

The day is finally here, we are on. Over 4000 graduands will be conferred degrees and diplomas by the Chancellor, Prof. Patrick Verkooijen.

Follow the live proceedings here: https://youtube.com/live/n4_RUm6gK4o

THE UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI'S 74TH GRADUATION CEREMONY At the Chancellor's Court

The 7th University of Nairobi & Kenyatta National Hospital International Conference on Health 2025 enters day 2 today.

The conference brings together researchers, clinicians, innovators, partners, and students to advance healthcare for Kenya, Africa, and the world.

Boost for dental training at University of Nairobi Faculty of Health Sciences

Ag. Vice Chancellor Prof. Margaret Hutchinson received a dental chair donation from Chinese firm DYM at the Dept. of Dental Sciences.

She called for more partnerships to support teaching, learning & research.
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